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Women's History Month Panel

Beyond Barriers: hear experiences from women in our community
Beyond Barriers Panel graphic, illustration
Monday 23 March 2026 4pm - 7pm C502/503, Curzon 5th floor
Beyond Barriers Panel graphic, illustration

Join this event hosted by Oluwadamilola Iyanda, BCUSU Vice President Welfare, for Women's History Month.

On the theme of women educating & inspiring each other, BCUSU are hosting a panel of empowering guest speakers. Book your free space and be inspired by women in leadership or entrepreneurial positions, some who have succeeded in male-dominated industries. Learn how they cultivate progressive cultures in their industries. 

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This event is aimed at people who identify as women, but all BCU students and staff are welcome regardless of gender. 

Panel guests:

The event will consist of a Q&A with talks from the following guests: 

Dawn Bates

Dr Angela Garden

Head of Psychology and Counselling Department at BCU

Dawn Bates

Deborah Omeni

Founder of My Legacy Journals, Tech Founder and Digital Products Coach

 

Deidre LaBassiere

Deirdre LaBassiere 

Director of Governance at Sustain UK Ltd, Chairwoman of the Board at Legacy Centre of Excellence and Women Acting In Today's Society (WAITS)

Lauren Rosengreen

Lauren Rosegreen

Head of Policy & Engagement at Equally Ours  

Professor Marcia Wilson

Professor Marcia Wilson

Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience at BCU 

Dr Paulette Wisdom Toppin

Dr Paulette Wisdom Toppin

Associate Academic and Consultant Education Adviser, Director at Consulting Wisdom Ltd. 

 

Agenda

4pm - Arrival and welcome reception

4:20pm - Opening remarks

4:30pm - Panel session

5:20pm - Performances

5:40pm - Audience Q&A

6pm - Closing reflections

6:30pm - Networking, event close and thank yous

 

Book now to attend and receive a certificate!

Booking instructions:

  1. Click 'Buy' under Tickets to add a ticket to your basket

  2. Click 'Basket' in the top right of your browser
  3. Click 'Proceed to Checkout' 
  4. Fill in your details and click 'confirm' 

 

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